>> reporter: henry, this win was unlike any other for the 49ers this season. 17-point deficit they overcame, largest comeback by far of the year. they also broke a five-game losing streak on the road in the play-offs. and it all adds up to their sixth super bowl appearance in new orleans. >> feels pretty darn good. feels pretty darn good. again, thank you to our players and coaches for making this happen. >> i think it's a great team win. our team played great. running backs ran well. our receivers made plays. our defense battled back the second half and played really well. >> we've got one more game to cap it all off. we're going to do that. >> this is a great dream of mine. just happy. we'll go back to san francisco with a w. >> my son was with me. picked him up. held him. for our first touchdown. i knew we were going to win. >> reporter: now, of course, his uncle led this team when they were 5-0 in their fifth appearance. fourth most among all nfl teams. reporting live from the georgia dome, mindy bach for nbc bay area. >> thank you, mindy. the san francisco 49ers will face either the ne